The Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets will head out on the road to take on the Rocky Mount Gryphons at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Roanoke Rapids is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
Roanoke Rapids lost 6-1 to Southern Nash on Wednesday. While losing is never fun, the Yellowjackets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 412th, while the Firebirds are ranked 41st).
Meanwhile, Rocky Mount has been struggling as of late, and they have yet to win a game this season. They and Tarboro finished up their game with a 3-3 draw on Wednesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Gryphons as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Amat Jobe and
Samuel Osorio scored all three of Rocky Mount's goals, bringing their combined season tally to nine goals.
Roanoke Rapids' loss dropped their record down to 2-6. Rocky Mount's draw makes their record 0-8-2 this season.
Roanoke Rapids took their win against Rocky Mount in their previous meeting back in October of 2023 by a conclusive 5-2. Will Roanoke Rapids repeat their success, or does Rocky Mount have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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